news from the edge
Shannon Ouellette-Principal
souellette@rockfordschools.org
Address: 9605 Edgerton Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: 616-326-1030
April 18, 2025
Hello families,
We had a nice week back after break. Students were full of stories of adventures had either at home or on vacation with family. The highlight of the week was our Spring Music Program. All of the students did such an amazing job and the night was a huge success. Thank you to our music teacher, Ms. Powell for all the work planning the program and the work with the students.
The end of the school year is an exciting time as we embrace the last days of school, capitalize on the learning that is still yet to come and look forward to the next school year. The "important dates" section below is a great reference to all the fun and opportunities to be had in the coming weeks.
Shannon Ouellette
Edgerton Trails Maple Syrup Raffle
This Spring trees were tapped at the Outdoor Learning Center and students participated in the process of making maple syrup. The first batch of Edgerton Trails Maple Syrup was a great success and we have 5 jars to raffle off. We will use the proceeds from the raffle to purchase more items for the Outdoor Learning Center and our syrup production.
Tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and students can turn in money to their classroom teacher or the office. The drawing will take place on May 2. Thank you for your support.
Staff Appreciaton Week
PTO is looking for help to celebrate Edgerton Staff in May
The week of May 4, we will celebrate the staff at Edgerton Trails with a week of fun. The PTO will sponsor three days and Mrs. Ouellette and the office will take two. The PTO is looking for donations to help with this staff celebration. See the Sign Up Genius below to sign up to bring in a needed item. A link to the PTO Pay Pal is also below, donations will be used to purchase the items on the Sign Up Genius. Thank you in advance for helping us celebrate our staff.
School Enrollment is Open
Enroll new students to RPS at the district website under the Enrollment tab. All new to RPS students will need to register for the 25-26 school year. This includes incoming Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. For questions about the process, reach out to Mrs. Smith in our Edgerton Trails front office.
Early enrollment helps the district plan for class sizes and placement of staff. Please share this enrollment information with friends, families and neighbors.
More information can be found at: RPS Enrollment Info
Do you have a Dk/k student in the fall?
For families with DK/K students for the Fall of 2025 please make sure to complete the Enrollment process on the district website. The district will be conducting DK/K screening the week of April 19 and all potential new DK/K students need to be screened. Once your student's enrollment is completed you will be sent a link to sign up for a time for screening. We look forward to meeting our youngest RAMS in April. If you have any questions please call Judi or Melissa in the front office.
Important Dates:
- April 21-24: M-Step - 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Reading
- April 23: Early Release Day
- April 25: Popcorn Day
- April 28-30: M-Step - 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Math
- April 28-May 1st: Hearing & Vision Screening (Hearing: K, 2, 4 Vision: 1, 3, 5)
- May 1 & 2: M-Step Make-up Day - 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
- May 14: Edgerton Trails PTO Meeting @ 6:30PM
- May 15: VIP Breakfast Last Names A-K
- May 16: VIP Breakfast last Names L-Z
- May 16: Third grade field trip
- May 19-22: NWEA Testing (3rd, 4th, 5th)
- May 21: Fifth grade field trip
- May 23: No School
- May 26: No School
- May 27: DK Field Day
- May 28 & May 29: Field Day for K-5
- May 30: Popcorn Day
- June 2-6: 4th Grade Lemonade Wars
- June 5-6: Half Days
- June 6: Last day of school
VIP Breakfast
- Who: Students should invite one VIP (parent, grandparent, or any other special adult).
- What: Pastries, juice and coffee in the cafeteria
- When: 7:45-8:15 (food served)
- Date: May 15 for last names: A-K May 16 for last names: L-Z
- Playground will be open and VIPs and students can head outside after they eat.
- VIPS should plan on being with their student until 8:25 when the school bell rings for students.
- Sponsored by the Edgerton Trails PTO
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